Paul Clammer bringt eine einzigartige Perspektive in seine Reiseberichte ein, die von vielfältigen früheren Erfahrungen als Molekularbiologe und Reiseleiter geprägt ist. Seine Arbeit für Lonely Planet führt ihn in anspruchsvolle und weniger bereiste Destinationen, darunter Länder wie Afghanistan, Haiti, Nigeria und Pakistan. Obwohl er behauptet, sich einfacheren Orten widmen zu wollen, treibt ihn sein abenteuerlicher Geist beständig dazu an, die unerschrockeneren Pfade der Welt zu erkunden und ihre Geschichten zu erzählen.
Explore iconic landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza and Petra while uncovering hidden gems across the Middle East. This guide offers the latest insights on must-see sites and lesser-known treasures, ensuring a rich travel experience. From the stunning blue-tiled mosques of Esfahan to breathtaking sunsets, it serves as a trusted companion for navigating the region's diverse cultural and historical landscapes.
How did a Caribbean child, born into plantation slavery, come to defeat Napoleon's armies in battle and crown himself king of the first free black nation in the Americas? This is the story of Henry Christophe: one of the most remarkable, yet least known, figures from the Age of Revolution. Christophe fought as a child soldier in the American War of Independence, before rising to prominence during the Haitian Revolution as one of Toussaint Louverture's top generals, commanding troops against Bonaparte's invasion. Following Haitian independence, Christophe's ambition for rule helped plunge the country into civil war. He crowned himself King Henry I of Haiti, and his attempts to build a modern black state won the support of leading British abolitionists. Christophe saw himself as an Enlightenment ruler, and his kingdom produced great literary works, epic fortresses and opulent palaces. But while he was a proud anti-imperialist and fought off French plots against him, the Haitian people chafed under his rule. After ten years on the throne, he committed suicide rather than face being overthrown. Christophe's mountaintop Citadelle still stands, as Haiti's sole World Heritage site-a monument to a revolutionary black monarchy, in a world of empire and slavery.
Willkommen in einer Welt, in der das Wasser azurblau, die Strände puderweiß und der Regenwald sattgrün ist. Mehr als 7000 Inseln in der karibischen See – da fällt die Wahl schwer. Wer sich für Inselhopping entscheidet, ist mit dem Lonely Planet gut gerüstet: Zahlreiche Infos und Tipps im Gepäck und los geht’s – mit Anti-Langeweile-Garantie. Abwechslungsreiche Kulturgeschichte, kilometerlange Sandstände zum Relaxen und unzählige Tauchreviere. Die Inseln haben mehr zu bieten als Palmen und Sonne. Wählen Sie zwischen dem geschäftigen Barbados, dem kolonial anmutenden St. Vincent und dem verschlafenen Sint Eustatius ihr tropisches Abenteuer zwischen Karneval, Reggae, Voudou und der perfekten Welle!
Visit Tika's monumental restored temples, learn to speak Spanish while admiring picture-postcard vistas in Antigua or hike Lago de Atitlan's lakeshore trails; all with your trusted travel companion.
Nobody knows Jordan like Lonely Planet. Our 7th edition will help you discover the magic of this ancient land - whether it be basking in the sun-drenched glory of Petra, exploring the desert citadels, getting off the beaten track on a camel safari or simply sipping a bittersweet cardamom-flavored coffee. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practial and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Extended coverage of Petra and Wadi Rum Full-color Outdoor guide covering hiking, camel trekking, cycling and more Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options
Lonely Planet Jamaica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander along cobbled lanes and past meticulously restored buildings at English Harbour, Antigua; or hit the atmospheric streets of Cuba's Habana Vieja, all with your trusted travel companion.
"From the forts and palaces of maharajahs to dizzying festivals and tiger safaris at dawn, Rajasthan is the India of the imagination writ large"--Author.
Jamajka je jedním z nejkouzelnějších a nejživějších ostrovů v Karibiku - jemná jako třtinový rum, pikantní jako nakládané maso jerky a podmanivá jako ty nejchytlavější rytmy reggae. Inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a nejzajímavější místa, dokonalé výlety, užitečné tipy na cestu a nejlepší navrhované trasy.
